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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.37, 5,826.71 and 2,334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.37, 5,826.71 and 2,334.11 is: 3,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.37 : 5,826.71 = 2,334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.37/5,826.71 = 2,334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.37x = 5,826.71 × 2,334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.37x = 13,600,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600,158.78/4,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.98

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